European Union

Slovak pres. stresses necessity of diplomatic ties with Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – The President of the Slovak Republic, Peter Pellegrini, has emphasized the necessity of maintaining diplomatic and friendly relations with all countries, including the Islamic Republic.

NATO expansion does not stop for a minute despite all pledges

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has continued unabated, despite the assurances given during Soviet times.

Hungary will fight Brussels' plan to fully ban Russian energy

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The Hungarian government opposes the European Commission's plan to fully ban Russian oil and gas by early 2028, as well as EU energy sanctions against Russia, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto says.

All options on table over China rare-earth threat: EU chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Brussels is considering all options to react to China’s rare-earth threat.

European Council agrees full ban on import of Russian gas

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – The European Council today agreed on its negotiating position on the draft regulation to phase out imports of Russian natural gas.

Senior cleric:

Iran's defense capabilities not anyone’s business

TEHRAN, Oct. 10 (MNA) – Tehran’s Interim Friday Prayers Leader says that Iran's defense capabilities are not anyone’s business and the country will not wait for anyone’s approval regarding this issue.

Iran's foreign ministry summons European ambassadors

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Ambassadors and heads of European missions in Tehran were summoned to the Iranian Foreign Ministry in protest over the European Union’s interventionist stance on Persian Gulf issues.

Iran slams PGCC–EU allegations on its sovereignty, defense power

TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei dismissed the interventionist and unfounded claims raised in the joint statement of PGCC and EU, including the claims on the trio islands and interference in defense issues.

Georgian prime minister blames unrest in Tbilisi on EU envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 05 (MNA) – Georgian Prime Minister Irakly Kobakhidze has stated that EU’s ambassador to Tbilisi Pawel Herczynski is to blame for the current unrest in Tbilisi.

Protesters storm Georgia presidential palace amid elections

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – Georgian police on Saturday fired tear gas and water cannons at anti-government protesters who tried to enter the presidential palace.

Iran ready for transparency, rejects weapon allegations

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian told European Council chief António Costa in New York that Iran seeks constructive ties and rejects nuclear weapons claims, while condemning Israel for obstructing peace.

"Diplomacy has a chance": EU's Kallas says after Iran meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Diplomacy has a chance," EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kalas said, referring to her and the European Troika foreign ministers' joint meeting with Iranian officials on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

Baghaei:

Araghchi’s meeting with EU foreign policy chief ‘useful’

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Foreign Ministry spokesperson described Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s meeting with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas as useful.

In Doha;

Iran FM, EU foreign policy chief discuss nuclear talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Kaja Kallas, the European Union’s foreign policy chief, met in Doha to discuss Tehran's nuclear issue.

Kallas:

Diplomacy window on Iran nuclear issue still open

TEHRAN, Sep. 02 (MNA) – European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Monday night that the diplomatic window on Iran’s nuclear issue remains open.

Kallas says EU won't agree to sanction 'Israel'

TEHRAN, Aug. 31 (MNA) – Kaja Kallas, the EU’s foreign policy chief, says that the bloc is divided over sanctioning Israel, adding that she is ‘not optimistic’ the EU will agree on sanctioning Israel.

Iran slams E3 for bowing to US over snapback mechanism

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei criticized Britain, France, and Germany for bowing to Washington by triggering the return of UN sanctions on Tehran, calling it political obedience rather than a legal move.

Russian diplomat:

Europe lacks strategy to break snapback 'deadlock'

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – A senior Russian diplomat says the European troika—Britain, France, and Germany—lack a clear strategy to break the “deadlock” over “snapback” mechanism they threaten to activate against Iran.

EU, US expect Putin-Zelensky meeting to take place soon

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – European leaders and US President Donald Trump expect to arrange a face-to-face meeting between Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky in the coming days or weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron told reporters.

EU nations fail to adopt joint statement on Alaska Summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – The European Union countries were unable to promptly adopt a joint statement on the Russia-US summit in Alaska.

Russia envoy reacts to E3 push to reimpose sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 15 (MNA) – Russia's UN envoy rejected a push by Germany, France, and the U.K. to trigger the snapback mechanism and reinstate UN sanctions against Iran.

EU to hold immediate Ukraine talks before Trump-Putin meeting

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA)-EU foreign ministers will hold urgent talks on Mon. to discuss their next steps before talks between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, as Europe fears any deal made without Ukraine could force unacceptable compromises.

FM spox. comments on situation of talks with Europe, US

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei confirmed that negotiations with European countries continue despite no set date or location for the next round.

EU commissioner warns of Israel plan to expand Gaza offensive

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness, and Crisis Management Hadja Lahbib says that Israeli regime’s decision to expand its military offensive in Gaza will further worsen the humanitarian situation in the enclave.

Qatar threatens to cut off gas exports to Europe

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Qatar has threatened to cut gas supplies to the European Union in response to the bloc's due diligence law on forced labour and environmental damage

All options on the table against Israel: Kallas

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The European Union foreign policy chief has criticized the Israeli regime for continuing its genocide of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, saying that all options are on the table if Israel does not deliver on Gaza pledges.

US Trump toughens stance in EU trade talks

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump has ramped up his demands in trade talk with the European Union (EU) and is pushing for a minimum tariff of between 15% and 20% in any deal with Brussels.

Iran's parl. to study EU threat to use snapback mechanism

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – The Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission is slated to hold a session to discuss Europe's threat to trigger the snapback mechanism in the 2015 nuclear deal to return the oppressive sanctions.